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Re: Vintage stainless steel rectangular omega - fake or not?

Any help?
got it home and it looks weird - not Omega at all
No # on movement - strange fit between care and movement (rattling)
thanks i. a.
Willem

: pls see this ebay item
:
: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310048995704&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=021

: I already bought it so maybe I am fooled, but then i can send it
: back and complain about it through ebay, paypal etc.
: what i found out after transaction (watch is still in transit):
: -the case number (that series) has never been used according to
: Omega website but
: -the caseback looks genuine omega on the inside (staybrite etc)
: -the marking on the movement could be or not be ok. no number found
: sofar
: -the dial has a stamped in number at 6
: - the movement type is similar to T-17 but appears older, any idea
: which this could be?

: any advice is appreciated, if early i can try to stop shipment
: even.
: i also contacted omega but they have a delaytime.

: thanks in advance
: Willem

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